The Central Library offers access to its catalog, the Internet, word processing, all print resources and more through special technologies designed for use by people with disabilities. Call 315-435-1900 to make an appointment or for more information, or visit the Adaptive Technologies page for details.

The Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series is now the largest library-related lecture series in the country. Our lectures have enriched the Central New York community by presenting some of the best literary talent of our time to entertain, delight and inform our audience.

Reading to a therapy dog is a fun and rewarding opportunity for school-age children to read one-on-one to a real, live and gentle dog. Children read aloud, one-on-one, to certified, trained dogs at the library with the dog’s handler present.

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Using The Library

When you have a library card it’s easy to let your imagination take the lead! Onondaga County Public Library brings the world to you with our virtual branch, where you can check out or reserve books and movies, access databases or book a room for an upcoming community event.

OCPL libraries are a place for reading, studying, and writing; participating in programs, activities and meetings; and, for using or borrowing Library materials. We ask for your cooperation in maintaining an environment in which all Library customers can use and enjoy the Library’s resources, services, and facilities.

You will find a variety of technologies available throughout the Onondaga County Public Libraries, including accessible options for those with disabilities, ipads for loan, laptops, printers, fax machines, copiers, wifi hubs and access to computers.